The Education Fund makes up more than 56 percent of Perry Township Schools’ total budget and is the district’s largest fund. The majority of this funding comes from the State of Indiana through the state’s tuition support formula, which is largely based on student enrollment and student needs.

In Perry Township Schools, the Education Fund primarily supports expenses directly related to student instruction and learning, including salaries and benefits for teachers and other instructional staff, curriculum, classroom supplies, educational programs and other resources that support students.

The education fund comes from the State of Indiana. The amount that a district receives is based on student enrollment. Perry Township Schools $8,085.68 per student. This figure is based on three factors: